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Machine Shop Value Stream Manager

Blacksburg, VA, US💼 Full-time💰 $115,000–$115,000🗓 2026-09-22 → 2026-09-26

Core

Provide strategic leadership for a critical manufacturing operation supporting Space and Defense Group, driving operational excellence and safe, efficient production of high-quality machined components.

Role type

Senior IC manufacturing operations manager (value stream)

Builds

High-quality machined components for Space and Defense applications

Domain

Aerospace/Defense manufacturing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, Kaizen, waste reduction, capacity planning, resource management, budgeting, capital investment planning, team leadership, process improvement

Preferred skills

Modernization of manufacturing processes, technology advancements

Technologies

Lean principles, Kaizen, capacity planning tools

Responsibilities

Lead safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance of the Machine Shop Value Stream; Develop and execute strategies to improve productivity and operational performance; Coach and develop leaders and employees; Manage machine shop resources, budgets, staffing, and capital investments; Oversee capacity planning and workflow to meet production schedules; Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Advanced Manufacturing teams to improve processes; Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align operational priorities with business objectives.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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